Two Nigerian communities in the oil-rich Niger Delta have secured a pivotal legal victory against Shell’s Nigerian subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), in the UK Court of Appeal, as reported by Leigh Day. The communities, Bille and Ogale, both in Rivers State in the Niger Delta, southern Nigeria, commenced legal action in 2015 at […]
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As MAN loses legal battle on electricity tariff hike The manufacturing sector in Nigeria is facing existential threats with the escalating costs of energy, among other binding constraints, driving up production and logistics costs, thus putting the sector on the brink of collapse. Manufacturers over time have raised the alarm over the damaging impact of […]
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They’ll continue if… — Bakers Flour millers give reasons for high prices Production cost rises 45% to N2.2trn Revenue rises faster at 47.5% to N2.5trn There are indications that prices of bread and other flour-based food items would continue to rise as bakers and flour millers said there is no end in sight for solutions […]
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has said the Nigerian government is monitoring the situation in Libya. The Minister said: “I have been closely monitoring the situation involving the Super Eagles in Libya. “Through the Head of Nigerian Mission in Tripoli, Libya, Amb. Stephen Anthony Awuru, the Mission has maintained contact with the NFF, […]
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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has condemned the treatment meted out to the Super Eagles team by Libya authorities ahead of its second leg match slated for Tuesday in the country. She noted that traveling by road in Libya was most dangerous and totally not advisable because of the current […]
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Super Eagles stranded at Al Abraq airport in Libya There are indications that the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) may receive drastic sanctions including expulsion from the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying series due to the inhuman treatment meted out to Nigeria’s senior football team Super Eagles’ delegation to the North African country ahead of […]
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A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has expressed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that it is making significant efforts to improve the conditions for Nigerians. Despite acknowledging the current economic hardships the populace faces, Fayose remains optimistic about a turnaround shortly. In his recent remarks, Fayose recognized the challenges many […]
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Nigeria’s oil marketers have said the director general of the Department of State Services, Adeola Ajayi has intervened in its complaints about the high price of Premium Motor Spirit(Petrol) by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and unpaid debts. The spokesperson of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike said this in an […]
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By Lasisi Olagunju On May 25, 2020, George Floyd of Minneapolis repeatedly pleaded for reprieve. “I can’t breathe,” he groaned while police officer, Derek Chauvin, smashed his knee on Floyd’s neck and back. A bystander saw what was happening and exclaimed “let him breathe.” No. The officer was killing Floyd slowly. For every plea for […]
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Super Eagles stranded for 12 hours at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya Nigerian football stars Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali have expressed deep disappointment over the treatment of the Super Eagles at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya. Osimhen voiced his frustration regarding the unprofessional handling of the national team, labelling the situation as […]
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